Top operation intermittent
Top operation intermittent
My convertible top is driving me crazy. When I first unlatch from the windshield and push the button I get a beep and flashing light. I re-latch the top and go through the process again with the same result. After doing this four or more times it will finally come to life and go down. After driving it, the top goes up as normal. I know it is not the divider because it is in place and the top eventually goes down after the frustrations mentioned earlier. Could it be a bad contact in one of the switches? How many switches are there. Any ideas on which is the most likely culprit and how to test it? Do I need to just start replacing them one at a time? Does anyone know the part numbers and procedure for replacement?
Thanks for any suggestions and or information.
Thanks for any suggestions and or information.
Re: Top operation intermittent
Do the windows always go down when you unlatch the top BEFORE you push the down switch ?
If so, then I'd suspect the switch which is located just above the passenger's right ear. It is actuated by a sliding plastic piece.
Could be the switch, wiring or sliding actuator.
If not, then it could be the switch in the header that senses the "D" handle latches being engaged.
( NOTE: this switch is in the windshield header, not in the top itself )
If so, then I'd suspect the switch which is located just above the passenger's right ear. It is actuated by a sliding plastic piece.
Could be the switch, wiring or sliding actuator.
If not, then it could be the switch in the header that senses the "D" handle latches being engaged.
( NOTE: this switch is in the windshield header, not in the top itself )
Re: Top operation intermittent
Thanks for responding. Yes the windows go down. When the button is pushed there is no sound other than the beep from the switch, I assume. When it does finally respond I can hear the click of the latch release and the whirring of the top motor. Is if difficult to get to those switches? Does anyone know the part numbers so I can replace them one by one? How can they be tested?
Re: Top operation intermittent
I have the same problem. Started last year, got worse this year. I don't relatch the top, just keep pressing the button. After a few times the top will go down and yes, it always goes up fine. Thinking that maybe it's the inside switch over the passenger side window that's not making contact internally.
Re: Top operation intermittent
Thanks for responding. Yes the windows go down. When the button is pushed there is no sound other than the beep from the switch, I assume. When it does finally respond I can hear the click of the latch release and the whirring of the top motor. Is if difficult to get to those switches? Does anyone know the part numbers so I can replace them one by one? How can they be tested?
Is the fluid full?
Re: Top operation intermittent
Re: Top operation intermittent
the cylinders were not replaced, they were taken off and rebuilt with new gaskets and put back on.
Re: Top operation intermittent
I give up.
i misread your post I think.
Last edited by onehundred80; 10-31-2016 at 11:00 AM.
Re: Top operation intermittent
alright, upon further investigation and reading up on the hydraulics. I believe the level is
fine as this is with the deck lid in the open position. So i moved on to the hidden switch i didn't know was there, above the passengers right ear. i played with it a lil and seems to have fixed the issue. I think it was sticking, Could be from sitting for a few months without the top being put down. I hope this helps someone else that has this same issue.
fine as this is with the deck lid in the open position. So i moved on to the hidden switch i didn't know was there, above the passengers right ear. i played with it a lil and seems to have fixed the issue. I think it was sticking, Could be from sitting for a few months without the top being put down. I hope this helps someone else that has this same issue.
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Re: Top operation intermittent
My top operated slowly with a juttering kind of movement. I was driving to the airport and was able to get it back up but in order to lock it up. I suspect the fluid level since it was working but haltingly. I'll have to check it when I get back. What fluid is used? Are there online instructions?
I have topped off another convertible I had and it wasn't difficult so I would guess this won't be bad if that's the issue.
I have topped off another convertible I had and it wasn't difficult so I would guess this won't be bad if that's the issue.
Re: Top operation intermittent
My top operated slowly with a juttering kind of movement. I was driving to the airport and was able to get it back up but in order to lock it up. I suspect the fluid level since it was working but haltingly. I'll have to check it when I get back. What fluid is used? Are there online instructions?
I have topped off another convertible I had and it wasn't difficult so I would guess this won't be bad if that's the issue.
I have topped off another convertible I had and it wasn't difficult so I would guess this won't be bad if that's the issue.
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